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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.37, 1,023.65 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.37, 1,023.65 and 271.51 is: 407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.37 : 1,023.65 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.37/1,023.65 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.37x = 1,023.65 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.37x = 277,929.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,929.33/682.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.30

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